The City proposes to create a Place of Worship Inventory and to proactively carry out planning assessments and associated Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law amendments to permit multi-unit housing as-of-right on Places of Worship properties. The initiative will help streamline the development approvals process and remove barriers facing faith communities in moving forward with redevelopment projects.
Completed actions:
- Research, consult on and develop policy
- Propose implementing OP policies and Zoning By-law regulations for Council consideration
Net new units: 25
Implementation timeline: March 3, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Return to City of Waterloo Housing Accelerator Fund page.
